As a receiver who got drafted in the second round in the 2019 NFL Draft, there was a chance Philadelphia Eagles receiver AJ Brown chose the MLB over the NFL. With the NFL offseason in full effect, Brown joined the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast to discuss how close he was to not pursuing […]
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DRIVERS are demanding showdown talks with the FIA over a controversial new ban on swearing.
Formula One stars will have to watch their words in the 2025 season after a ban on rude words was introduced.
Drivers roundly criticised it at last week’s F1 75 car launch at the O2 Arena in London.
But it’s not just F1 aces who have been affected by the FIA’s rule change.
Rally star Adrien Fourmaux has already fallen foul of the rule while racing in Sweden.
He was fined £24,000 for saying “f**k” during an event earlier this month.
It ended up being £8k, with £16k suspended for 12 months.
But the punishment has not gone down well with the World Rally Drivers Association (WoRDA).
Officials have now written to the FIA criticising the rule change.
And chiefs are eager to hold a meeting directly with president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to express their concerns.
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A statement read: “WoRDA has always recognised our responsibilities and commitment to collaborate in a constructive way with all stakeholders, including the FIA President, in order to promote and elevate our outstanding sport for the benefit of all.
“In recent months, however, there has been an alarming increase in the severity of the sanctions imposed for minor, isolated, and unintentional language lapses. This has reached an unacceptable level.
“We strongly believe that: Common colloquialism cannot be considered and judged as equal to genuine insult or an act of aggression.
“Non-native speakers may use or repeat terms without full awareness of their meaning and connotation. Seconds after an extreme adrenaline spike, it is unrealistic to expect perfect and systematic control over emotions.
“Moreover, the exorbitant fines are vastly disproportionate to the average income and budget in rallying. We are also concerned with the public impression these excessive sums create in the minds of fans, suggesting that this is an industry where money doesn’t matter.
“This also raises a fundamental question: where does the money from these fines go? The lack of transparency only amplifies concerns and undermines confidence in the system.
“Surely, the negative impressions surrounding these penalties far outweigh the impact of any language lapse. We call for direct communication and engagement between the FIA President and WoRDA members to find a mutually agreeable and urgent solution.”
The Detroit Tigers enjoyed a surprise 86-76 season in 2024, reaching the playoffs for the first time in a decade thanks in large part to one of baseball’s best pitchers, Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. The Tigers swept the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series before pushing the Cleveland Guardians to the brink […]
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NBA expansion continues to be a hot topic in the league. However, the sale of the Boston Celtics in the near future may have a big impact on the trajectory owners take with creating new teams. ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania provided an update on the ongoing process of the Celtics’ ownership selling their team. […]
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Amid rumors that they might decline, the Philadelphia Eagles reportedly plan to visit the White House in the offseason following their Super Bowl victory. Adam Schefter reported on Monday that a source indicated to them that a White House visit is imminent. “To those wondering: Eagles sources say the team is planning on visiting the […]
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Anaheim Ducks star Trevor Zegras has been punished for his questionable hit on Michael Rasmussen in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Zegras has received a three-game suspension, NHL Player Safety announced on Monday afternoon. Rasmussen was coming into the neutral zone with the puck and already passed it before Zegras clearly lined […]
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Miami (FL) football tight end Elijah Arroyo watched his NFL prospects take a hit during the Senior Bowl. The potential first rounder left with a knee injury, which hinders his chance to compete at the NFL Scouting Combine this week. However, the TE prospect can still get a chance to run routes and show his […]
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A MAJOR supermarket has slashed the price of its Terry’s and Nestle Easter eggs to as little as £1.25.
Savvy shoppers can stock up the cut-price Easter chocolate ahead of the four-day event in April.
Sainsbury’s is offering the whopping discounts online and in-store, cutting the prices of dozens of fan favourites.
For just £1.50 shoppers can get their hands on a Terry’s chocolate orange egg, which is reduced to just £1.35 if you have a Nectar card.
The discount applies to Smarties, M&Ms and Maltesers eggs too.
For Smarties fans, the egg is a perfect Easter treat as it comes filled with the colourful crisp sugar shells.
Although not reduced, Cadbury eggs are going for cheap too – a proven go-to for many Brits over Easter.
A Milk Caramel Nibbles or White Buttons egg will set you back as little as £1.75.
Nectar card holders can also collect points when shopping in store and online.
You receive one loyalty point for every £1 spent with Sainsbury’s.
You also get one point for every £1 spent on fuel bought at Sainsbury’s petrol stations and can pick up points at hundreds of partners as well, including Esso and eBay.
The Nectar Card also gives customers exclusive discounts on hundreds of products in the same way a Tesco Clubcard does.
You can register and download an e-Nectar Card by downloading the app on your smartphone.
All you do is swipe the card everytime you shop and points will be added to your account so you can get money off future purchases.
Each point is effectively worth 0.5p, meaning you need 500 points to get £2.50 off.
Remember it is always good to shop around to make sure you are getting the cheapest deal.
The closer it gets to Easter the more likely it is that other retailers will start competing to be the cheapest in a bid to get your cash.
You can use shopping comparison tools such as Google Shopping and Trolley.co.uk to compare the cost of items across different retailers.
Also, remember that there is a chance you can get a different offer in-store to what is online so keep your eyes peeled.
This comes as a number of other retailers have slashed the prices of the Easter eggs in time for the big day.
Last week Cadbury eggs were available for as little as £1.45 for a small egg and £2.50 for a medium-sized egg.
And, a major supermarket slashed the price of Cadbury Creme Egg multipacks.
However, it’s not all been good news with shoppers left outraged as they spot more signs of shrinkflation in stores.
As more eggs are released M&S‘ Easter range has attracted a lot of attention, most recently for an “awesome” loaded Easter Egg stuffed with marshmallows and jelly.
We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar.
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Go own brand – if you’re not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you’ll save by going for the supermarket’s own brand bars.
Shop around – if you’ve spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it’s cheaper elsewhere.
Websites like Trolley.co.uk let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you’re getting the best deal.
Look out for yellow stickers – supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they’ve been reduced.
They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged.
Buy bigger bars – most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar.
So if you’ve got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger.
ANDREW Scott has revealed the time he was rushed to hospital while attending the Screen Actors Guild Awards five years ago.
The Irish actor, 48, was attending the star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles when he suddenly found himself “writhing in agony”.
Fleabag star Andrew later discovered he had a kidney stone after leaving the prestigious awards early to be taken to hospital.
Opening up about his medical emergency on the SAG red carpet last night, Andrew said: “I was beside Phoebe [Waller-Bridge] and Laura Dern had just won best supporting actress and we were standing up.
“I don’t know if anyone has ever experienced having a kidney stone before, but it sends you, the pain is so immediate.”
Scott said by the time Laura finished her acceptance speech for her 2019 movie Marriage Story, he was already ripping off his tux.
He continued to Variety: “I was in the back [of the room]…writhing around in agony.
Despite his co-star Waller-Bridge behind on hand to help run water to him, the star was taken to hospital in an ambulance.
Luckily for Andrew, the moment was not caught on camera.
When asked what happened next, Scott joked: “That’s too much. People don’t need to know about that. It was grisly.”
Scott was nominated for his Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series for his role in Netflix’s Ripley.
He faced tough competition with Javier Bardem, Colin Farrell, Richard Gadd, and Kevin Kline in the same category – with Colin winning for his performance in The Penguin.
Andrew may have missed out on the award but his latest TV project has received rave reviews.
Ripley is hired by a wealthy Italian (Kenneth Lonergan) to convince his son (Johnny Flynn) to return back home to the US from Italy.
But in order to live the life he wants to, Tom will have to build a web of lies and navigate complexities like deceit, fraud and murder.
The drama featured a star-studded cast which includes the likes of Johnny Flynn and Dakota Johnson.
The Netflix production is based off Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 crime novel, The Talented Mr. Ripley.
Set in the 1960’s, the eight-part series follows the journey of con-man Tom (Andrew) who is sent on a gripping journey across Europe.
This is the first adaptation of the popular crime tale since Matt Damon previously starred the classic 1999 movie.
LIVERPOOL legend Jamie Carragher branded Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand a “clown” amid a heated row following the former’s comments regarding the Africa Cup of Nations.
Carragher, 47, spoke on Sky Sports after his former team’s 2-0 win at Manchester City and suggested playing at Afcon worked against the Reds star Mohamed Salah’s case of being recognised as the best.
The legendary centre-back hinted that the Egypt international is at a disadvantage compared to Real Madrid superstars and Ballon d’Or rivals Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr.
Carragher said on Sky Sports: “I think the problem [is] the fact he’s with Egypt, and he’s probably not playing in the major tournament as such or maybe got a great chance of winning, I think it’s either the Champions League or the major tournament [that influences who wins the Ballon d’Or].
“Normally, the player who excels in that, like Vini Jr and Mbappe right now, Real Madrid looking really good going for the Champions League.
“Liverpool will be in that conversation, but right now [Real] is certainly the front runner.”
But fellow pundits Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge chimed in to correct Carragher by insisting Afcon is a major tournament.
Richards said: “Just to say, AFCON is a major tournament because a lot of people are at home saying, ‘They aren’t taking it seriously’. AFCON is a major tournament, just so you know.”
Carragher asked the Man City hero if he thought Egypt had a chance of winning the World Cup.
Richards replied: “No, but AFCON is big, isn’t it? You remember when he and [Sadio] Mane were going for it and…”
And Carragher interrupted the former defender by complaining:”Oh God.”
Sturridge jumped in by stating it’s a “fact” that Afcon is at the same level as the Euros or Copa America.
The ex-Liverpool star said: “It’s a fact. It’s a fact. It’s a fact. If you win the Euros or if you win Copa America it’s deemed to be big so the AFCON is at the same level.”
Ferdinand, 46, caught wind of Carragher’s statement and argued that sort of thought process is “ignorant”.
The Man Utd legend claimed he understood what his ex-England team-mate was trying to say but insists Fifa need to work on promoting Afcon exactly like the Euros and Copa America.
Ferdinand said on his Rio Presents podcast: “I think that comment is representative of the majority of the people out there. But I don’t think that’s right. That’s ignorant.
“If you go to Didier Drogba, Abedi Pele, Samuel Eto’o, Riyad Mahrez, Mo Salah or Sadio Mane, they’ll tell you, ‘We have to win this’ – it’s a demand in their countries to win this.
“Yes, it doesn’t get backed resources wise like the Euros etc. but that doesn’t mean you have to devalue it. It’s a continent of huge power. A continent that contributes to European football though players massively. It should be respected more than it is.
“I understand what Jamie’s saying but I don’t agree with it. That’s the majority’s fault, if we’re honest, and its not right.
“I think the federations like FIFA need to make sure they implement a way of thinking and language around Afcon so it equals the Euros and the Copa America.
“Jamie is right in what he is saying because that is what happens. If Mo Salah won Afcon that would have no bearing on anyone when they vote for the Ballon d’Or, which is absolutely wrong.”
Carragher heard what Ferdinand had to say on Instagram and hit back with a fiery response on the comments’ section.
The Liverpool great branded his fellow Premier League hero a “clown” as he insisted his words were taken out of context.
Carragher responded: “I didn’t say that you clown. Stop playing to the gallery like you always do.”
The former centre-back tried to set the record straight with a lengthy post on Twitter.
Carragher tweeted: “The point I was trying to make yesterday was that Mo Salah is at a disadvantage playing for Egypt in terms of him winning the Balon D’or.
“If Salah had an average season at LFC but won the AFCON & was MVP I don’t think he would win the Balon d’Or. Because I don’t think AFCON carries the weight of other tournaments.
“But if Mbappe had an average season at Real Madrid but won the World Cup/Euros he would still have a great opportunity.
“It’s not just about certain tournaments, [Andriy] Shevchenko (Ukraine), [Robert] Lewandowski (Poland) were never going to win the WC/Euros to help their case for the prize. I don’t think it’s controversial at all really it’s just a fact.
“I know Mane came 2nd a few years back after winning the tournament but that alone wouldn’t have got him to that position, it was LFC being two games away from a quadruple that played a big role also.
“It’s not disrespectful if I feel the WC/Euros/CP are better tournaments it’s just my opinion when I watch them. Saying it wasn’t a major competition was clumsy but I think most people watching could understand the point I was trying to make.
“The face I pulled when Micah interjected was nothing to do with the merits of the tournament, I just knew as soon as he did what the reaction was going to be! I get a lot people didn’t like what I said & that’s fine.
“I don’t normally respond to things on here with posts like this but
I decided to tweet in the end after seeing so many phoneys jumping on the bandwagon & playing to the gallery when they knew what I meant. Good luck MO you little dancer.”